Simon Legald

Simon Legald 1986

Simon Legald was born in 1986 and is a Danish designer based in Copenhagen, whose work blends industrial precision with traditional craftsmanship. With a strong sense of formal integrity, he creates products defined by honesty in both material choice and expression. 

From the academy to established designer 

Simon Legald graduated from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 2012 and has since established himself as a leading figure in contemporary Scandinavian design. He is best known for his long-standing collaboration with Normann Copenhagen, where he currently serves as Head of Design and plays a central role in shaping the brand's identity. 

Legald approaches design with a practical, solution-oriented mindset. Rather than starting from a visual idea, he begins with use, construction, and material properties. The result is objects characterized by clean lines, balanced proportions, and a design language in which function and aesthetics harmonize without exaggeration. 

What sets him apart is not a recognizable style, but a consistent way of thinking: methodical, functional, and respectful of both materials and context. His design is based on a clear idea of how the object should be used, not just how it should look.

His work has significantly influenced Normann Copenhagen's development, both visually and strategically. He has established a cohesive aesthetic across the brand's collections, from furniture to lighting, with a strong emphasis on function, material quality, and visual simplicity—all grounded in the Danish design tradition, where balance between tradition and innovation is key. 

Signature works and design classics 

Several of Simon Legald’s designs have quickly gained status as future design classics. This is the result of a deliberate design process in which every detail serves a purpose and nothing is left to visual chance. 

Among his most notable works are the Form, Herit, and Studio chairs, as well as the Amp and Grant lighting series. The Form collection—which includes chairs, bar stools, and tables with a unified aesthetic—has swiftly become a modern classic. The series is defined by a thoughtful combination of plastic shells and legs in either wood or metal, reflecting Legald’s focus on function and visual coherence. The Form chair was awarded the prestigious iF Design Award in 2016, further cementing the collection’s relevance in contemporary furniture design. 

The Amp lamp also received significant attention, particularly for its unique design inspired by vintage tube amplifiers. The combination of glass and marble gives the lamp a distinctive character, where material contrast and light interplay seamlessly. Here, Legald demonstrates his ability to blend retro inspiration with modern minimalism in a way that feels both thoughtful and timeless. 

His products reflect a balanced interplay between heritage and innovation. They are designed for everyday life, but with a design language that keeps them relevant over time—always with the goal of creating functional objects with a strong visual identity.